Presider: Pastor James Lee
Congregational Prayer: Pastor James Lee
Ministry of the Word and the Lord's Supper: Pastor James Lee
Call to Worship - 2 Pet. 1:2-8
May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue,and virtue with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Hymn of Adoration
My God, How Wonderful Thou Art - Trinity Hymnal (35)
Responsive Reading - Ps. 32
Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.
When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.
Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity.
I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD"--and you forgave the guilt of my sin.
Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found;
surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him.
You are my hiding place;
you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
Do not be like the horse of the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD's unfailing love surrounds the man who trust in him.
Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
Confession of Sin
Hymn of Assurance
Out of My Bondage, Sorrow, and Night - Trinity Hymnal (503)
Shepherd's Prayer
Children's Catechism
13. Can God do all things?
Yes. God can do all his holy will.
Scripture Reading - 1 Tim.4:6-10
If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. 10 For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.
Sermon - “To This End We Toil and Strive”
The Lord’s Supper - Pastor James Lee
Hymn of Gratitude and Offering
I Need Thee Every Hour - Trinity Hymnal (674)
Benediction
Doxology
Doxology - Trinity Hymnal (733)